Dr. Maria Luz D. Fang-asan
BS Agriculture 1983
Ph.D. Rural Development 1993
Distinguished Alumna in Community Development and Indigenous Peoples Studies
Endowed with writing and story-telling attributes, ethnic values and traditions, and varied fields of specialization, she chose community development and indigenous peoples. She claimed that her brief designation as Director of BSU Historical Museum endeared her more to work on Indigenous Knowledge, Skills and Practices (IKSP). She is pursuing another of her brainchild, CordiKnown, an on-line archive of verified IKSP to correct the misconceptions about Igorots.
As Chair/member of the Department of Development Communication, she led the BSU Multimedia Team which was finalist in the UN Forum on Forest Short Film Competition in 2013. In 2017, she enticed DevCom students to write Stories of Alapo. Her team also documented the Cordillera Dances, and the Indigenous Preservation of the Karao Forest in Bokod Benguet, titled “Nu Naguarey Chontog, Egkiya Mabiyag” (Without Mountains, We Won’t Survive). Films of these projects were given to respective LGUs and schools in Cordillera as reference materials. She said her outputs and awards inspire her as a teacher and in her advocacy for IKSP conservation.
Another notable contribution of Lulu is the realization of BSU Centennial Park in 2014 when she was Director of Planning and Development.
Lulu was hired as Asst. Instructor at BSU after graduation and now a Professor V with varied designations throughout her career. She is married to Valiant A. Fang-asan and are blessed with four children who are all professionals.